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Drew Piersma1, Marisela Aguilar1, Haley Seibert1
1Drake University, Des Moines, IA, USA.
Developmental Neurorehabilitation
|December 6, 2021
Summary
Stereotypic behavior in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) persists, even with psychotropic medication changes. Further research is needed to understand these complex behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Psychotropic medications are frequently prescribed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) exhibiting challenging behaviors like aggression and stereotypy.
- Limited understanding exists regarding the impact of these medications on behavior in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the presentation of stereotypic behavior in three individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- This study is part of a larger investigation into psychotropic medication regimen changes and their effects on challenging behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Stereotypy was assessed through weekly, one-hour direct observations.
- Stereotypy was also measured during functional analyses (control and ignore conditions) of challenging behaviors.
- Medication regimen changes preceded the functional analyses.
Main Results:
- Observed patterns of stereotypy showed non-significant variations over time.
- Instances of stereotypy sometimes appeared to correlate with changes in psychotropic medication.
Conclusions:
- Stereotypy is suggested to persist into adulthood in individuals with ASD.
- Additional research is necessary to fully comprehend the persistence and influencing factors of stereotypy.
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